Sumlin down to linebackers coach in completing staff

Kevin Sumlin has one slot remaining to round out his first staff at Texas A&M: linebackers coach.

On Monday, Sumlin officially announced the hire of Marcel Yates, who’s spent the last nine seasons as defensive backs coach at Boise State, his alma mater. He will serve as co-defensive coordinator (along with Mark Snyder) and defensive backs coach at A&M.

“Marcel is another terrific recruiter who has a proven record in developing the young men he coaches,” Sumlin said. “He’s done a great job at Boise State and will be an excellent addition to our staff here at Texas A&M.”

The Aggies are entering the Southeastern Conference this summer. Sumlin, hired from Houston in December, has now filled all of his assistant slots outside of linebackers coach.